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Oct 28

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City to take immediate steps to protect East Boston, Charlestown from climate change

A new report, "Coastal Resilience Solutions For East Boston and Charlestown," outlines near- and long-term strategies to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from flooding.

Oct 27

Boston awarded $2.6 million for women, children in substance use treatment facilities

The funds will integrate medical care into the Boston Public Health Commission's residential substance use treatment program, Entre Familia.

Oct 27

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Mayor Walsh, Suau family honor October 27 as Devin Suau Day

All are encouraged to perform acts of kindness in Devin's name, #WhyNotDevin

Oct 27

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City launches Office of Returning Citizens

The office will support the nearly 3,000 individuals who return to Boston each year from incarceration.

Oct 25

Traffic Advisory: North Washington Street Bridge Overnight Lane Closures

Lane reductions will be in effect from 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, through 5 a.m., Thursday, October 26, to allow for necessary bridge repairs.

Oct 25

Demolition Delay Application: 75 G Street

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 75-75A G Street, South Boston.

Oct 25

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'Boston Winter' returns to City Hall Plaza on Friday, November 24

Last year, more than 300,000 local residents and visitors came to experience this new, family-friendly holiday tradition at City Hall Plaza.

Oct 25

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New programs to increase economic mobility for Boston residents

One of the programs, Boston Builds Credit, will help 25,000 Boston residents attain a credit score of 660 or higher by the year 2025.

Oct 25

Traffic Advisory for October 27 - October 29, 2017

Costume Dash 5K, the Boston Book Festival, North End Halloween, St. Cecilia Church Celebration, Other Events

Oct 24

New Small Business Center launched in East Boston

Eight small business workshops with Spanish interpretation will be offered in partnership with over a dozen business support organizations.

Oct 24

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Demand high for cybersecurity workers

There is already a shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.

Oct 24

Demolition Delay application: 287 Old Colony Avenue

The application is to demolish a single-family residence and single-story commercial structure at 287 Old Colony Avenue in Dorchester (South Boston).

Oct 23

Demolition Delay application: 265 Hancock Street

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 265 Hancock Street in Dorchester.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 30 Yale Terrace

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 30 Yale Terrace in Jamaica Plain.

Oct 20

Promoting preservation through creative design

One of our core principles as a Digital Team is to build an energizing environment, because if we attract fantastic talent, we’ll provide fantastic services.

Oct 20

See you later, Councilor Linehan

Video highlights from this week's council meeting, where the Council bids farewell and congratulations to District 2 City Councilor Bill Linehan.

Oct 20

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City Council takes steps to stop displacement

The council is urging the state legislature to pass House Bill 3017, an Act to Preserve Affordable Housing Through a Local Option Tenant’s Right to Purchase.

Oct 20

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City Council approves funding for Boston Police

The council unanimously approved a supplemental appropriation of $3,256,331 in order to provide funding for the department.

Oct 20

Boston submits proposal for Amazon's second headquarters

Mayor Walsh, in partnership with Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, announced a proposal that celebrates everything the City of Boston has to offer.

Oct 20

Imagine Boston 2030: #BostonYES to Amazon

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, submitted a formal proposal in response to Amazon’s request for proposals for their second corporate headquarters in North America...

Oct 19

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, October 21, 2017

Chinatown Lantern Festival, Mission Hill Road Race will impact traffic and parking

Oct 19

Join the City of Boston's Civilian Review Board

The Boston City Council President Pro Tempore Matt O’Malley and Chair Andrea Campbell of the Council's Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice have announced the application process for...

Oct 19

Join the City of Boston's Commission on Black Men and Boys

Boston City Council President Ed Flynn and Councilor Julia Mejia, sponsor of the Ordinance Establishing a Commission on Black Men and Boys, have announced the application process for recruitment of...

Oct 19

Join the City of Boston’s Community Preservation Committee

The Boston City Council’s Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act has announced the application process for recruitment of individuals to serve on the City of Boston’s Community...

Oct 18

Officials celebrate Boston's leadership on climate resilience

A new report highlights the significant progress being made in Boston under Mayor Walsh's leadership.

Oct 18

Demolition Delay application: 545 East Third Street

The application is to demolish a two-story mixed-use structure at 545 East Third Street in South Boston.

Oct 18

City Council supports Right to Charge

The council voted unanimously on the Right to Charge, a home rule petition which would codify the rights of condominium unit owners to install personal electric vehicle charging stations.